The Art and Environment ministry is responsible for the procurement, design, and care of the decorations, flowers, altar cloths, liturgical furnishings, and other items. The decoration of the sanctuary, the adoration chapel and the church nave for the different seasons, feasts and liturgies plays an integral part of this ministry. Volunteers are needed for the big projects, such as decorating for Easter and Christmas, as well as with smaller opportunities throughout the year.

Contact	Mary Frances Skinner 686-7898 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We are all encouraged to pray for an increase in vocations. Parishioners lead the rosary for this special intention every Saturday 30 minutes before 5:15pm Mass and every Sunday 30 minutes before all Masses. Volunteers are needed to lead the rosary on a rotating basis.

Contact	Jennifer Hickerson 682-5044 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The ministry of altar servers is open to girls and boys in grades fourth through eighth. Initial training consists of two 1½-hour sessions and all newly trained servers are scheduled for the 6:30am and 8:00am Masses, and are then gradually included in schedule for the other Masses.

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Contact	Parish Office 682-4557 Christine Clare 990-3531 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A Mass Captain (MC) is a high school male altar server that works very closely with the presiding priest ensuring that his needs at the altar are met and that the other altar servers are performing their duties properly.

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Contact	Parish Office 682-4557

Lectors are trained lay ministers who prepare and read the Sacred Scripture aloud at weekend and holy day Masses. Lectors are scheduled on a rotating basis and may serve ten to fifteen times a year. In addition to their initial training, lectors may participate in re-trainings and catechetical updates once or twice a year.

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Contact	Barbara Carson 681-1649 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

All parish families and groups are invited to participate in the Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses (except 6:30am) by bringing the Offertory Gifts to our Lord's altar. Families or parish groups are pre-scheduled and are listed in the bulletin a week in advance. If your family is celebrating a special occasion and you would like to take up the gifts for a specific Mass, please place your request at least two weeks in advance. Families or parish organizations are needed to take up the Offertory Gifts.

Contact	Trish Ranallo 927-3283 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Adult Choir is open to all parishioners who wish to share their musical talent and interest in liturgical celebration. The Adult Choir sings at the 11:00am Sunday Mass from Labor Day through the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ and other special liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday evening in the choir loft from 7:00-8:00 pm and at 10:30am every Sunday morning. Blessed Sacrament also has a five-octave set of over 60 brass Schulmerich hand bells, which are used for special liturgies. Anyone interested in music ministry at Blessed Sacrament is welcome to join.

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Contact	Rachel Lauer 312-1278 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Youth Choir is open to students in grades fourth thru eighth. They sing on the first and third Sunday of each month and on special occasions throughout the year. The Youth Choir is a good opportunity for students to learn stewardship through participation in the liturgy of the Mass. No auditions are necessary, however regular attendance at Tuesday rehearsals and Sunday morning Masses is essential and expected. Practices are on Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

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Contact	Rachel Lauer 682-5044 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Perpetual Adoration began at Blessed Sacrament in 1983, under the direction of Father Beberle. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed 24 hours a day, every day of the year, except Good Friday through Holy Saturday. The chapel is open to everyone, any time of day, for any length of time, but someone must be with our Eucharistic Lord at all times. Individuals and families can commit to one hour each week on an ongoing basis, or two or more families/persons may share an hour if a weekly commitment is not possible. Names can also be added to the substitute list.

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Contact	Rose Kuhlman 689-0126 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Tobit Ministry seeks to give comfort to the sorrowing by their presence and prayers at the funeral services of parishioners. Volunteers are needed to attend funeral services of fellow parishioners. Members are notified of the need to attend funeral services and prayers in advance.

Contact	Bronwen Lewis 686-3381

The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a ceremony that takes place in the home of a parishioner to consecrate their home and family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Under the leadership of a priest or designated layperson, pictures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary are placed in the home and the family is guided to say a special prayer of consecration.

Because the Blessed Virgin is the one who has loved Jesus Christ most, she is the Mother of perfect love, and it is to her that we should address ourselves in order to be inflamed with that love. For this reason, a statue of the Blessed Mother is also placed in the home for a week and the family is encouraged to say the rosary as a group to ask Mary to inflame their hearts with a love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

All parishioners are encouraged to have their homes and families consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Contact	Bob Powers 634-0552

The prayer chain is comprised of a group of parishioners who volunteer to offer individual prayers for specific requests of our parishioners. All prayer requests are confidential. You can place a prayer request by calling the contact person or by calling the Parish Office. Join the Prayer Chain and pray for the intentions of fellow Parishioners.

Contact	Marla Dahlgren 681-1933

Charismatic Prayer Group that praises, worships, and gives honor and thanksgiving to God. Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm and let the gifts of the Holy Spirit work in your life. Call the contact for meeting location.

Contact	Peggy Suniga 686-4920 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Serra Club is an organization of men and women from several parishes in the diocese whose chief labor is the promotion of religious vocations. Members offer their prayers and support for young people who show an interest in pursuing a religious vocation. There are two chapters of the Serra Club in Wichita who have independent meeting times and events but also collaborate on many events throughout the year. Join the Serra Club to promote vocations in our parish and in the Diocese of Wichita.

Serra Club - Wichita: Luncheon meetings are held in the St. Pius X room at St. Mary’s Cathedral on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Contact	Don Malone 683-4428

 

Serra Club - Metro: Dinner meetings are held at the Spiritual Life Center on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

Contact	Jim & Teri Marks 687-3663 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it